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WINTER HAVEN, FLA –World Champion Andre Berto (Winter Haven, Fla.) has turned his focus from the boxing ring to the plight of the citizens of his native Haiti. The 25-year-old boxer is partnering with Carma Foundation founder Melky Jean in supporting the organization and its mission of improving the health of poor and vulnerable women and children in Haiti.
The Carma Foundation and Berto announced the newly created partnership at the organization’s Carnival: Masquerade event at the Carnegie Library, City Museum in Washington DC on Friday, October 24. While Berto was born in the United States; his family is 100% and several family members current reside there.
“I am extremely excited and proud to have the opportunity to partner with an organization like the Carma Foundation,” Berto said. “The struggles of the Haitian people obviously hit very close to home for me. I had the opportunity to represent Haiti in the 2004 Olympic Games, and want to do everything that I can to help the Haitian people.” [details]
The Carma Foundation and Berto announced the newly created partnership at the organization’s Carnival: Masquerade event at the Carnegie Library, City Museum in Washington DC on Friday, October 24. While Berto was born in the United States; his family is 100% and several family members current reside there.
“I am extremely excited and proud to have the opportunity to partner with an organization like the Carma Foundation,” Berto said. “The struggles of the Haitian people obviously hit very close to home for me. I had the opportunity to represent Haiti in the 2004 Olympic Games, and want to do everything that I can to help the Haitian people.” [details]
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